Thalassiotrochus
Milne Edwards, 1861, 156
Thalassiotrochus Milne Edwards, 1861, 156 is a nomen dubium (unavailable).
Known only from the type locality, and never reported subsequently. As the type is lost and the original description is poor and not illustrated, this taxon will probably never be properly defined, and is thus considered as a nomen dubium. Zibrowius (1980) suggests that it may be a juvenile specimen of Desmophyllum dianthus.
Type Species
T. telegraphicus A. Milne Edwards, 1861, p. 156 (no fig.); Monotypy
Type Specimen: Holotype; MNHN ; Not Traced; Unknown
Type Locality: Recent: off Algeria, 2000-2800 m
Classification
Diagnosis
Corallum solitary, conical, attached; costate; four cycles of septa; rudimentary columella.
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This version was contributed by Stephen D. Cairns on 17-Oct-2008 17:18.
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